L&T Finance rises 3.5% after Q1 profit beats, aided by lower funding costs and stable asset quality despite a weak season.

• Asset quality stability in a weak quarter is seen as key positive by Motilal Oswal Financial Services.
• Investors await management commentary in the post-earnings call for growth, margin, and asset quality outlook.
• Stock up 55% YTD; 17 analysts rate “buy” with ₹215 median price target, per LSEG consensus data.